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The Heir & the Spare
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From New York Times bestselling author Harper L. Woods comes The Heir & the Spare, a never-before-published novella in the Of Flesh & Bone series!
SPOILER WARNING: This book is overflowing with spoilers and should only be read after devouring What Sleeps Within the Cove.
Once, I’d spent my life in the tunnels beneath the mountains. Now, I’m bound to a husband I didn’t want.
My mother waited centuries to find me on the other side of the Veil of Flesh and Bone where the Lunar Witches hid me. She sent her greatest weapon, the God of the Dead, when the Veil finally fell.
But I never expected to love his human mate, Estrella, the way I did–to feel the sisterly bond between us as if it had never been interrupted in our lifetimes spent apart since a rogue witch took her away.
But Mab sees love as a weakness, and she uses my bond with Estrella to manipulate me into a betrothal I never desired.
This marriage is a cage, a means of control that goes against everything within me.
But when Estrella is banished into Tartarus, I am left no choice but to journey to the Summer Court and take my place as a bride and a queen.
No matter what I leave behind.
Of Flesh & Bone Reading Order:
What Lies Beyond the Veil
What Hunts Inside the Shadows
What Lurks Between the Fates
What Sleeps Within the Cove
The Heir & The Spare
What Roams Beneath the Stars
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
From New York Times bestselling author Harper L. Woods comes The Heir & the Spare, a never-before-published novella in the Of Flesh & Bone series!
SPOILER WARNING: This book is overflowing with spoilers and should only be read after devouring What Sleeps Within the Cove.
Once, I’d spent my life in the tunnels beneath the mountains. Now, I’m bound to a husband I didn’t want.
My mother waited centuries to find me on the other side of the Veil of Flesh and Bone where the Lunar Witches hid me. She sent her greatest weapon, the God of the Dead, when the Veil finally fell.
But I never expected to love his human mate, Estrella, the way I did–to feel the sisterly bond between us as if it had never been interrupted in our lifetimes spent apart since a rogue witch took her away.
But Mab sees love as a weakness, and she uses my bond with Estrella to manipulate me into a betrothal I never desired.
This marriage is a cage, a means of control that goes against everything within me.
But when Estrella is banished into Tartarus, I am left no choice but to journey to the Summer Court and take my place as a bride and a queen.
No matter what I leave behind.
Of Flesh & Bone Reading Order:
What Lies Beyond the Veil
What Hunts Inside the Shadows
What Lurks Between the Fates
What Sleeps Within the Cove
The Heir & The Spare
What Roams Beneath the Stars
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published February 3, 2026
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December 8, 2025
The Heir & The Spare gives us the POV from Fallon(Maeve) the lost princess of the shadow court, and Etan, a summer fae who is now her betrothed.
The chemistry between the two of them was perfection. I absolutely loved being able to reread a few pivotal moments from the series from their points of view, and it really tied it all up for me.
Please only read if you have read the first 4 books of the Flesh & Bone series since there are major spoilers in this book.
As always, thank you Bramble and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early. It was such a great read and I can’t wait for What Roams Beneath the Stars.
The chemistry between the two of them was perfection. I absolutely loved being able to reread a few pivotal moments from the series from their points of view, and it really tied it all up for me.
Please only read if you have read the first 4 books of the Flesh & Bone series since there are major spoilers in this book.
As always, thank you Bramble and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early. It was such a great read and I can’t wait for What Roams Beneath the Stars.
January 5, 2026
**DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE FIRST FOUR BOOKS INTHE SERIES**
Thank you Harper and Tor/Bramble for the ARC! This continues to be one of my favorite series to date!
This is a weird one due to the pacing and structure. This book diverts us from the main story, giving us Fallon's POV. The first half of the novella is reliving key events of What Sleeps Within the Cove in disjointed chunks from Fallon and Etan's POV, and the second half is what's happening concurrently with Estrella's POV. I really enjoyed the new POVs and I'm SUPER interested to see how it plays out for book 5--this is definitely a "bridge" book more so than a "let's continue the story" book, but....it's also a novella.
I do wish we had maybe divided this up more clearly in terms of a Part 1/Part 2 of when events were happening, or found a way to connect the chapters a little more fluidly. It feels like we get 2-3 chapters that tie into a specific event in Cove and then there's a time jump to the next major event without a real bridge between them. I would have liked a little more fluidity, but also recognize that would have been difficult without basically rewriting all of Cove from the new POVs.
Overall I'm really pumped for book 5 and can't wait to see where the rest of the story goes!
Thank you Harper and Tor/Bramble for the ARC! This continues to be one of my favorite series to date!
This is a weird one due to the pacing and structure. This book diverts us from the main story, giving us Fallon's POV. The first half of the novella is reliving key events of What Sleeps Within the Cove in disjointed chunks from Fallon and Etan's POV, and the second half is what's happening concurrently with Estrella's POV. I really enjoyed the new POVs and I'm SUPER interested to see how it plays out for book 5--this is definitely a "bridge" book more so than a "let's continue the story" book, but....it's also a novella.
I do wish we had maybe divided this up more clearly in terms of a Part 1/Part 2 of when events were happening, or found a way to connect the chapters a little more fluidly. It feels like we get 2-3 chapters that tie into a specific event in Cove and then there's a time jump to the next major event without a real bridge between them. I would have liked a little more fluidity, but also recognize that would have been difficult without basically rewriting all of Cove from the new POVs.
Overall I'm really pumped for book 5 and can't wait to see where the rest of the story goes!
February 4, 2026
• POV: 1st Person / Dual
• Audiobook Narration Rating: 4.25 stars!!
• Book Content Rating: 3 stars!!
• Content Thought:
I went into this ALC fully aware that it’s a novella meant to be read after book four in the series, and I haven’t read any of the previous books just yet.
Surprisingly, I didn’t feel as lost as I thought I would be. The author did a good job including enough information so new readers can still follow along without constantly feeling like they’re missing critical information. That alone made this a better experience than I anticipated.
The story itself was decent, though very predictable. I could see most of the beats coming well before they happened, which took away some of the heart of the journey.
Even with that, it did make me curious about the larger series. It felt like a glimpse into the bigger world, and I’m interested in seeing how this section of the story fits into the main storyline.
As for the audiobook performance, it was a mixed experience. Ava Lucas chapters were pleasant to listen to. Her character differentiation was clear, expressive, and immersive. Unfortunately, Liam DiCosimo’s chapters didn’t work as well for me when shifting vocal tones between characters. His narration clicked most when voicing Etan, the MMC, where I felt more connected to the performance, but outside of that it didn’t resonate as strongly.
Overall, this was a quick look into a series I’m now curious about, even if the plot itself in this novella didn’t surprise me.
Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review!
• Audiobook Narration Rating: 4.25 stars!!
• Book Content Rating: 3 stars!!
• Content Thought:
I went into this ALC fully aware that it’s a novella meant to be read after book four in the series, and I haven’t read any of the previous books just yet.
Surprisingly, I didn’t feel as lost as I thought I would be. The author did a good job including enough information so new readers can still follow along without constantly feeling like they’re missing critical information. That alone made this a better experience than I anticipated.
The story itself was decent, though very predictable. I could see most of the beats coming well before they happened, which took away some of the heart of the journey.
Even with that, it did make me curious about the larger series. It felt like a glimpse into the bigger world, and I’m interested in seeing how this section of the story fits into the main storyline.
As for the audiobook performance, it was a mixed experience. Ava Lucas chapters were pleasant to listen to. Her character differentiation was clear, expressive, and immersive. Unfortunately, Liam DiCosimo’s chapters didn’t work as well for me when shifting vocal tones between characters. His narration clicked most when voicing Etan, the MMC, where I felt more connected to the performance, but outside of that it didn’t resonate as strongly.
Overall, this was a quick look into a series I’m now curious about, even if the plot itself in this novella didn’t surprise me.
Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review!
February 4, 2026
The narrators are absolutely fantastic. The audio is in dual narration and it is very well done. If you have listened to the other books of the series, it is the same narrators.
The story is occurring at the same time as the previous book in the series. But it focuses on Fallon and Etan. There is not a huge overlap in the storyline, but there are moments where we are getting events we’ve already read from a different point of view.
I could not put this book down. It is a short novella that you’ll dive into and be done before you know it. I think the ending was supposed to be a big reveal, but I was not surprised by it.
I hate Etan. I felt like he is selfish and self-absorbed and uses the guise of doing things for his court in order to do what he really wants. It drives me nuts that Fallon just falls for it. She goes from angry to getting over it without any conversation or thought. These uncomfortable conversations are necessary. This is definitely a romance book with a fantasy backdrop. Etan could have been an amazing complex, well developed character, and even with his point of view, I thought he felt inauthentic. He did not grow on me throughout the book. I love Fallon, but her ability to go from hating him to wanting to jump him without any change or conversation or anything more than just a blink was disheartening. The story feels under developed.
That being said this is a total vibes read. It’s a good time. Even though I hated Etan I really enjoyed reading about him and their journey. I do wonder if the next book of the series will be four person point of view based on where the story left off.
Read this book if you like a romance book with some fantasy vibes where you’re OK with plot holes
If you like Safie Kincaid’s Forged in bBood, you will probably like this series, though this is not why choose.
The story is occurring at the same time as the previous book in the series. But it focuses on Fallon and Etan. There is not a huge overlap in the storyline, but there are moments where we are getting events we’ve already read from a different point of view.
I could not put this book down. It is a short novella that you’ll dive into and be done before you know it. I think the ending was supposed to be a big reveal, but I was not surprised by it.
I hate Etan. I felt like he is selfish and self-absorbed and uses the guise of doing things for his court in order to do what he really wants. It drives me nuts that Fallon just falls for it. She goes from angry to getting over it without any conversation or thought. These uncomfortable conversations are necessary. This is definitely a romance book with a fantasy backdrop. Etan could have been an amazing complex, well developed character, and even with his point of view, I thought he felt inauthentic. He did not grow on me throughout the book. I love Fallon, but her ability to go from hating him to wanting to jump him without any change or conversation or anything more than just a blink was disheartening. The story feels under developed.
That being said this is a total vibes read. It’s a good time. Even though I hated Etan I really enjoyed reading about him and their journey. I do wonder if the next book of the series will be four person point of view based on where the story left off.
Read this book if you like a romance book with some fantasy vibes where you’re OK with plot holes
If you like Safie Kincaid’s Forged in bBood, you will probably like this series, though this is not why choose.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
As noted, The Heir and the Spare is full of spoilers if you’re not caught up through What Sleeps Within the Cove. Please be mindful of that and set yourself up well to truly settle in and enjoy Fallon and Etan’s little adventure.
We’re taken slightly back at the start of this novella to lay some groundwork, giving us a glimpse into events that happened off page in What Sleeps Within the Cove. While I initially appreciated that added context, the transition into this new information didn’t feel quite as smooth as I would have liked. That said, this remains my only real qualm with the novella. 🥰
Keeping in mind that this is a novella, I quickly settled in and really enjoyed the banter and growing dynamic between our characters. Understanding that this is just the beginning — and that it’s intentionally laying groundwork before What Roams Beneath the Stars — made me even more excited for what’s to come.
Fallon is clearly figuring herself out here, and I loved how she’s portrayed as strong-willed without being rigid or incapable of growth. That balance felt refreshing and authentic. Etan, on the other hand, is navigating his own internal conflict as he wrestles with shifting loyalties. I enjoyed him as a character, even while feeling wary of him at times. I especially appreciated seeing him open himself up to listening and learning beyond the shield that Fallon — and some of our other main female characters — present. 🙃
I devoured this as an audiobook and really enjoyed the narrators. They continue to make the story feel immersive and alive, pulling me fully into the world.
Overall, this was such a solid and enjoyable beginning to a storyline I’m very eager to see develop. 🥰
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC.
We’re taken slightly back at the start of this novella to lay some groundwork, giving us a glimpse into events that happened off page in What Sleeps Within the Cove. While I initially appreciated that added context, the transition into this new information didn’t feel quite as smooth as I would have liked. That said, this remains my only real qualm with the novella. 🥰
Keeping in mind that this is a novella, I quickly settled in and really enjoyed the banter and growing dynamic between our characters. Understanding that this is just the beginning — and that it’s intentionally laying groundwork before What Roams Beneath the Stars — made me even more excited for what’s to come.
Fallon is clearly figuring herself out here, and I loved how she’s portrayed as strong-willed without being rigid or incapable of growth. That balance felt refreshing and authentic. Etan, on the other hand, is navigating his own internal conflict as he wrestles with shifting loyalties. I enjoyed him as a character, even while feeling wary of him at times. I especially appreciated seeing him open himself up to listening and learning beyond the shield that Fallon — and some of our other main female characters — present. 🙃
I devoured this as an audiobook and really enjoyed the narrators. They continue to make the story feel immersive and alive, pulling me fully into the world.
Overall, this was such a solid and enjoyable beginning to a storyline I’m very eager to see develop. 🥰
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC.
February 3, 2026
I am SO HAPPY to be back in the Of Flesh and Bone world with new faces.
Returning narrators Ava Lucas and Liam DiCosimo really made it feel like returning home. It’s dual narration, but they both absolutely rocked their parts. Ava does Fallon so well. Some of the vocal choices she made had a massive impact on how I reacted to some scenes. She picked up Fallon’s vulnerability and gave it so much strength, it made a huge difference. Liam is equally great at playing Etan. His voice felt strong and solid while also throwing in some of the cockiness that really helped solidify Etan as a character. They both do the opposite gender’s parts so well. There were times where we’d switch from Ava to Liam narrating and I couldn’t tell that someone else was reading for different characters. They did a great job matching the choices the other narrator made.
Getting an outside perspective on some things that happened in the last book was awesome. I loved seeing how Fallon experiences the world compared to how Estrella did. This book solidified my hated for Mab now that we’ve seen how she treats my girl Fallon. I liked how we got more insight into court politics through Etan. It really helped with the overall world building.
Fallon and Etan have chemistryyyyyyyyyyy. Even if they don’t want to outright admit it. I could physically feel the tension between them through the audiobook. The banter between them was so much fun. A little “I hate you” with a dash of “ we should be together” is always a fun game. It is the slowest of slow burns but it pays off big time. The ending though?? Ma’am. Illegal. I loved it so much and the twist was done perfectly.
Returning narrators Ava Lucas and Liam DiCosimo really made it feel like returning home. It’s dual narration, but they both absolutely rocked their parts. Ava does Fallon so well. Some of the vocal choices she made had a massive impact on how I reacted to some scenes. She picked up Fallon’s vulnerability and gave it so much strength, it made a huge difference. Liam is equally great at playing Etan. His voice felt strong and solid while also throwing in some of the cockiness that really helped solidify Etan as a character. They both do the opposite gender’s parts so well. There were times where we’d switch from Ava to Liam narrating and I couldn’t tell that someone else was reading for different characters. They did a great job matching the choices the other narrator made.
Getting an outside perspective on some things that happened in the last book was awesome. I loved seeing how Fallon experiences the world compared to how Estrella did. This book solidified my hated for Mab now that we’ve seen how she treats my girl Fallon. I liked how we got more insight into court politics through Etan. It really helped with the overall world building.
Fallon and Etan have chemistryyyyyyyyyyy. Even if they don’t want to outright admit it. I could physically feel the tension between them through the audiobook. The banter between them was so much fun. A little “I hate you” with a dash of “ we should be together” is always a fun game. It is the slowest of slow burns but it pays off big time. The ending though?? Ma’am. Illegal. I loved it so much and the twist was done perfectly.
December 6, 2025
🌑 THE HEIR & THE SPARE by Harper L. Woods
A Flesh & Bone novella • Read ONLY after What Sleeps Within the Cove
Harper L. Woods once again said “pain, sisterhood, prophecy, betrayal?” and delivered it with haunting beauty.
This novella feels like stepping back into the Flesh & Bone world only to have your heart reshaped all over again.
This story follows a heroine torn between destiny and desire, power and vulnerability, loyalty and survival.
Her bond with Estrella? Gut-wrenching and gorgeous. A sisterhood reforged after lifetimes apart… and weaponized by Mab in the cruelest of ways.
If you love:
🌙 Court politics dripping with danger
🔥 Marriages that feel like cages
🖤 Witchcraft, ancient power, and morally gray choices
💀 The God of the Dead making everything complicated
💔 That particular Harper Woods brand of “I’m not okay but I want more”
…you’re going to devour this.
The journey into the Summer Court, the tension between fate and freedom, the emotional pull of a heroine standing on the edge of two worlds? Chef’s kiss.
This novella may be short, but the impact? Massive.
Consider it the bridge your heart wasn’t ready for but absolutely needed before we step into What Roams Beneath the Stars.
Read this ONLY if you’re fully caught up.
Trust me. The spoilers are everywhere. And the pain is delicious.
#TheHeirAndTheSpare #HarperLWoods #OfFleshAndBone #RomantasyReads #DarkFantasyRomance #LunarWitches #GodOfTheDead #NovellaObsessed #BrambleBooks #FleshAndBoneSeries #FantasyBookstagram #Tor
A Flesh & Bone novella • Read ONLY after What Sleeps Within the Cove
Harper L. Woods once again said “pain, sisterhood, prophecy, betrayal?” and delivered it with haunting beauty.
This novella feels like stepping back into the Flesh & Bone world only to have your heart reshaped all over again.
This story follows a heroine torn between destiny and desire, power and vulnerability, loyalty and survival.
Her bond with Estrella? Gut-wrenching and gorgeous. A sisterhood reforged after lifetimes apart… and weaponized by Mab in the cruelest of ways.
If you love:
🌙 Court politics dripping with danger
🔥 Marriages that feel like cages
🖤 Witchcraft, ancient power, and morally gray choices
💀 The God of the Dead making everything complicated
💔 That particular Harper Woods brand of “I’m not okay but I want more”
…you’re going to devour this.
The journey into the Summer Court, the tension between fate and freedom, the emotional pull of a heroine standing on the edge of two worlds? Chef’s kiss.
This novella may be short, but the impact? Massive.
Consider it the bridge your heart wasn’t ready for but absolutely needed before we step into What Roams Beneath the Stars.
Read this ONLY if you’re fully caught up.
Trust me. The spoilers are everywhere. And the pain is delicious.
#TheHeirAndTheSpare #HarperLWoods #OfFleshAndBone #RomantasyReads #DarkFantasyRomance #LunarWitches #GodOfTheDead #NovellaObsessed #BrambleBooks #FleshAndBoneSeries #FantasyBookstagram #Tor
December 20, 2025
I give this (ARC) novella 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. I think this story is measurably better than what is happening in the main story and I very much appreciate getting a new POV that is not entirely redundant like Estrella and Caldris. As with the other works in this series, I find the world-building interesting (though perhaps the inclusion of elements from every major world mythology is a bit unnecessary), the plot potential substantial, and the antagonist truly evil. The characters and dialogue are where the writing suffers. The writing for Fallon is more engaging than what we have seen recently for Estrella, which I appreciate, but overall she feels fairly flat. I like that she has more emotions than anger (Estrella) and actually expresses some vulnerability, but I wish there was more. Etan is done a bit better, particularly when compared to Caldris. I think their relationship development has the potential for more than just lust and single-minded “my mate” content, which is needed.
The novella doesn’t do much to move the overall plot forward, which is expected in a novella, but does introduce us to new characters and setting that I think will only benefit book 5. I am interested to see more about the magic, culture and political dynamics of the Summer Court that we only got a peek of in the novella. I don’t think it could stand much on its own, but I also don’t think that was the author’s intention. Overall, I think the novella is a nice addition for those that are planning to read the entire series and a bit refreshing following book 4.
The novella doesn’t do much to move the overall plot forward, which is expected in a novella, but does introduce us to new characters and setting that I think will only benefit book 5. I am interested to see more about the magic, culture and political dynamics of the Summer Court that we only got a peek of in the novella. I don’t think it could stand much on its own, but I also don’t think that was the author’s intention. Overall, I think the novella is a nice addition for those that are planning to read the entire series and a bit refreshing following book 4.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⚠️ WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the first 4 books of the Flesh & Bone series!
First off, a huge thank you to Bramble and NetGalley for the ARC! I am always ready to jump back into this world, and getting Fallon and Etan's POV was something I was really looking forward to.
The Heir and The Spare gives us the perspective of Fallon (Maeve), the lost princess of the Shadow Court, and Etan, the Summer Fae betrothed to her. I definitely liked getting this new perspective, and the interactions within this new romance were a highlight for me. The chemistry is there, and it was refreshing to step away from the main storyline for a bit.
That said, a large portion of this novella closely follows events that we have already read in What Sleeps Within the Cove just from a different angle. While I enjoyed the new voice, I wish it focused more on the actual journey taken to the Summer Court rather than retelling past events.
The ending also left me wanting more for Fallon and Etan's relationship. It stops right as they discover they are mates, and I really felt like we needed a bit more time to explore that dynamic before closing the book. However, with this being a novella and not a full length novel, it makes sense for it to have ended there. The introduction of these new viewpoints makes me hopeful that the next book, What Roams Beneath the Stars, will include more multi POV storytelling though!
Final Thoughts: A solid addition to the series that sets up exciting potential for the future!
First off, a huge thank you to Bramble and NetGalley for the ARC! I am always ready to jump back into this world, and getting Fallon and Etan's POV was something I was really looking forward to.
The Heir and The Spare gives us the perspective of Fallon (Maeve), the lost princess of the Shadow Court, and Etan, the Summer Fae betrothed to her. I definitely liked getting this new perspective, and the interactions within this new romance were a highlight for me. The chemistry is there, and it was refreshing to step away from the main storyline for a bit.
That said, a large portion of this novella closely follows events that we have already read in What Sleeps Within the Cove just from a different angle. While I enjoyed the new voice, I wish it focused more on the actual journey taken to the Summer Court rather than retelling past events.
The ending also left me wanting more for Fallon and Etan's relationship. It stops right as they discover they are mates, and I really felt like we needed a bit more time to explore that dynamic before closing the book. However, with this being a novella and not a full length novel, it makes sense for it to have ended there. The introduction of these new viewpoints makes me hopeful that the next book, What Roams Beneath the Stars, will include more multi POV storytelling though!
Final Thoughts: A solid addition to the series that sets up exciting potential for the future!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Alright so I didn't realize this was a 4.5 Novella and admittedly I haven't read the first 4 books.... whoops. That being said, I really didn't feel like I was missing much context while listening to this.
Etan is a dumb name and the pronunciation A - tan is even dumber. Now that I got that out of the way.
"Word vomit" really? Not only used in a non-modern or futuristic setting but used more than once? Straight to jail. Then her profanity used throughout the book was so unimaginative and immediately pulled me out, it felt too modern day. This wasn't even remotely dark romance FYI and the "romance" aspect of it felt wanting.
My reading buddies and I read Coven and some of them felt like it was written by chatgpt....and honestly I'm starting to think that's the case or Harper L. Woods is just pushing out these mediocre books without really sitting with them. She would hop around from using male and female (which I've gotten used to in Fae books) and then switch to man and woman, decidedly human sexes.
My favorite part of this, which was COMPLETELY predictable was how feral Etan was for Fallon and he turned out to be her mate. Obviously. I might be done giving Harper's books a chance.
The narrators were fine, the man less so than the woman. He wasn't particularly gifted at changing his voice for other characters and at times it sounded silly. But cadence, tone, and such were fine.
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest reviews.
Etan is a dumb name and the pronunciation A - tan is even dumber. Now that I got that out of the way.
"Word vomit" really? Not only used in a non-modern or futuristic setting but used more than once? Straight to jail. Then her profanity used throughout the book was so unimaginative and immediately pulled me out, it felt too modern day. This wasn't even remotely dark romance FYI and the "romance" aspect of it felt wanting.
My reading buddies and I read Coven and some of them felt like it was written by chatgpt....and honestly I'm starting to think that's the case or Harper L. Woods is just pushing out these mediocre books without really sitting with them. She would hop around from using male and female (which I've gotten used to in Fae books) and then switch to man and woman, decidedly human sexes.
My favorite part of this, which was COMPLETELY predictable was how feral Etan was for Fallon and he turned out to be her mate. Obviously. I might be done giving Harper's books a chance.
The narrators were fine, the man less so than the woman. He wasn't particularly gifted at changing his voice for other characters and at times it sounded silly. But cadence, tone, and such were fine.
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest reviews.
January 2, 2026
Fallon has lived the majority of her life in the tunnels of the Hollow Mountains, kept hidden by the Lunar Witch Imelda. Until recently, no one had any idea that she was really Maeve, Queen Mab’s long lost daughter, as both and Estrella had been taken by the Lunar Coven and hidden away for several lifetimes, with no one knowing which of the girls was the true heir to the throne. Now forced to endure torture at the hands of her newfound mother for refusing to use magic, she is told that she will be sent to the Summer Court, to be wed to one of Mab’s allies.
Etan is Rheagan’s second in command of the Summer Court, but never had any plan or desire to rule, or to find his mate for that matter. Unable to stand by and watch Mab continue to torture Fallon, he manipulates her into suggesting a marriage between the two of them, knowing he could keep her safer by taking her away from the Winter Court. What he never expected was how far gone Mab was from the girl he grew up with, and when she killed Rheagan, her own brother, he finds himself having to make the journey back to the Summer Court with his bethrothed, preparing both for their wedding, and coronation.
I received an early copy of this novella from Netgalley and really enjoyed it. It does reveal a lot of spoilers so has to be read after the first 4 books in the Of Flesh & Bone series. I loved watching Fallon experience much of the world for the first time, having spent most of her life underground, and Etan’s pleasure at sharing some aspects of his world with her was palpable. The chemistry between them was evident, no matter how much she wanted to resist, and when they finally ignited, it was pure magic.
Etan is Rheagan’s second in command of the Summer Court, but never had any plan or desire to rule, or to find his mate for that matter. Unable to stand by and watch Mab continue to torture Fallon, he manipulates her into suggesting a marriage between the two of them, knowing he could keep her safer by taking her away from the Winter Court. What he never expected was how far gone Mab was from the girl he grew up with, and when she killed Rheagan, her own brother, he finds himself having to make the journey back to the Summer Court with his bethrothed, preparing both for their wedding, and coronation.
I received an early copy of this novella from Netgalley and really enjoyed it. It does reveal a lot of spoilers so has to be read after the first 4 books in the Of Flesh & Bone series. I loved watching Fallon experience much of the world for the first time, having spent most of her life underground, and Etan’s pleasure at sharing some aspects of his world with her was palpable. The chemistry between them was evident, no matter how much she wanted to resist, and when they finally ignited, it was pure magic.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was everything I needed it to be! 4.5 rounding it up to 5 on here!
I fell in love with this series back in early 2024 and was one of the ones waiting FOREVER for What Sleeps Within the Cove due to it being picked up for trad publishing. And while I think What Sleeps Within the Cove was absolutely necessary to propel the story line forward, I’ll admit I was missing Alfheimr and the original setting a little.
This book takes place right before and right after the ending of What Lurks Between the Fates and follows Fallon and Summer Court fae, Eton. To protect Fallon, Eton manipulates Mab into giving Fallon to him to marry.
Fallon is sassy and does not want anything to do with marriage or anyone telling her what to do. Eton and Fallen agree to an alliance once they truly get to know each other and start to trust each other. But the Gods and fate has other plans.
Like I said, this book was everything I needed. I loved being back in Alfheimr and Harper L Woods does such a good job writing court politics. This was a short novella that was perfect to hold you over until What Roams Beneath the Stars is released. This books truly made me fall back in love with this series.
Thank you Netgally, Tor Publishing Group | Bramble, and Harper L Woods for the eARC. As always, I highly appreciate it!
I fell in love with this series back in early 2024 and was one of the ones waiting FOREVER for What Sleeps Within the Cove due to it being picked up for trad publishing. And while I think What Sleeps Within the Cove was absolutely necessary to propel the story line forward, I’ll admit I was missing Alfheimr and the original setting a little.
This book takes place right before and right after the ending of What Lurks Between the Fates and follows Fallon and Summer Court fae, Eton. To protect Fallon, Eton manipulates Mab into giving Fallon to him to marry.
Fallon is sassy and does not want anything to do with marriage or anyone telling her what to do. Eton and Fallen agree to an alliance once they truly get to know each other and start to trust each other. But the Gods and fate has other plans.
Like I said, this book was everything I needed. I loved being back in Alfheimr and Harper L Woods does such a good job writing court politics. This was a short novella that was perfect to hold you over until What Roams Beneath the Stars is released. This books truly made me fall back in love with this series.
Thank you Netgally, Tor Publishing Group | Bramble, and Harper L Woods for the eARC. As always, I highly appreciate it!
February 1, 2026
This is a novella that takes place within the Of Flesh and Bones Series and should be read after What Lurks Between the Fates as it contains spoilers.
The Heir and the Spare novella follows Fallon, the long lost Princess Maeve, on a discovery of not only what her future holds now that she is in Queen Mabs grasps but who she truly can become now that she is no longer living a hidden life. I absolutely loved Fallon when we meet her in the previous books and wanted to know more about her and what kind of life she lived hidden away. Although we only got glimpses of it, I know Fallon is destined for so much more. Getting to read from Fallon and Etans POV of events that happened in What Lurks Between the Fates, was like an out of body experience to relive those moments.
I knew from the previous book that Etan was putting on a front for Mab and that he wasn’t the bad guy. He may have manipulated to make Fallon his wife but it was for good reasons that come to light in this book. The immediate connection that Etan and Fallon couldn’t deny was fun to read especially since the last thing Fallon wanted was to be trapped again. The journey to the Summer court turned out to be more revealing than they anticipated and I loved the outcome. I can’t wait for more of Etan and Fallon in the next book!
The Heir and the Spare novella follows Fallon, the long lost Princess Maeve, on a discovery of not only what her future holds now that she is in Queen Mabs grasps but who she truly can become now that she is no longer living a hidden life. I absolutely loved Fallon when we meet her in the previous books and wanted to know more about her and what kind of life she lived hidden away. Although we only got glimpses of it, I know Fallon is destined for so much more. Getting to read from Fallon and Etans POV of events that happened in What Lurks Between the Fates, was like an out of body experience to relive those moments.
I knew from the previous book that Etan was putting on a front for Mab and that he wasn’t the bad guy. He may have manipulated to make Fallon his wife but it was for good reasons that come to light in this book. The immediate connection that Etan and Fallon couldn’t deny was fun to read especially since the last thing Fallon wanted was to be trapped again. The journey to the Summer court turned out to be more revealing than they anticipated and I loved the outcome. I can’t wait for more of Etan and Fallon in the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was so thrilled to be selected as an eARC reader for The Heir and the Spare! This series is so near and dear to me, the first that made me realize I love fantasy itself and not just the books in the Massverse!
I did not want this story to end. The first half is really just a rehashing of all that’s happened in the previous books from a new point of view. Though it was a bit of overkill at times I do think it was necessary to fully understand why things happened the way they did, specifically the dynamic between Mab/Rheagan/Etan (trying not to spoiler alert this review hahahah).
I agree with a few of the other reviews that it would help the story line if it were broken up into two parts (part I: the new POV of the events that happened before the altercation at the tithe and part II: Etan and Fallons journey after)
The relationship between Etan and Fallon feels extremely forced at times, but in the end it makes a lot of sense why it feels that way because in truth it kind of is haha. Even in just this short novella, their characters have blossomed so wonderfully. I cannot wait to see what transpires between them as well as how they grow individually in the next novel!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved jumping back in to the Of Flesh & Bone world. This story takes place around the end of book three/beginning of book four in the series, so I would only read if you are fully caught up. I already loved Fallon (Maeve), and Etan also grew on me having his own POV in this story. I’m curious to see how their storyline will play out and what importance it will be in book five.
Audiobook narrators: Ava Lucas & Liam DiCosimo
Audiobook length: 5h 42m
This dual narration audiobook was such a quick listen! I think this is my first time listening to these narrators, and I enjoyed both of their performances. I’m not sure if this makes sense to anyone else who listens to many audiobooks, but the male narrator seemed to have a voice more suited to contemporary romance than fantasy.
“I think you underestimate what small men are willing to do when they feel like life handed them cards that made them less.”
“What good is being a God, when the people you’re meant to rule over believe you to be the villain in their story?”
Thank you to Bramble and Macmillan Audio for providing me with copies of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.
Audiobook narrators: Ava Lucas & Liam DiCosimo
Audiobook length: 5h 42m
This dual narration audiobook was such a quick listen! I think this is my first time listening to these narrators, and I enjoyed both of their performances. I’m not sure if this makes sense to anyone else who listens to many audiobooks, but the male narrator seemed to have a voice more suited to contemporary romance than fantasy.
“I think you underestimate what small men are willing to do when they feel like life handed them cards that made them less.”
“What good is being a God, when the people you’re meant to rule over believe you to be the villain in their story?”
Thank you to Bramble and Macmillan Audio for providing me with copies of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I found The Heir & the Spare to be well written, I couldn’t stop reading it! This novella is so full of worldbuilding, filled with tension, and because it is so short in length, it feels impactful.
My favorite part was being able to see how things were going between Fallon and Etan during What Sleeps Within the Cove. Their banter is awesome, their chemistry is amazing, and their bond is crazy passionate, multilayered, and emotionally present. Watching their dynamic between them develop was very interesting.
The arranged marriage trope and fated mate trope are both written excellently. The way these tropes were portrayed in the story is fresh and interesting. Neither trope felt overused or predictable. I look forward to seeing how these events play into the next books in the series.
In my opinion, any fan of Harper L. Woods’ writing/dark fantasy romance should read this novella. I cannot wait to read more!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bramble for providing me with an eARC copy of this book.
My favorite part was being able to see how things were going between Fallon and Etan during What Sleeps Within the Cove. Their banter is awesome, their chemistry is amazing, and their bond is crazy passionate, multilayered, and emotionally present. Watching their dynamic between them develop was very interesting.
The arranged marriage trope and fated mate trope are both written excellently. The way these tropes were portrayed in the story is fresh and interesting. Neither trope felt overused or predictable. I look forward to seeing how these events play into the next books in the series.
In my opinion, any fan of Harper L. Woods’ writing/dark fantasy romance should read this novella. I cannot wait to read more!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bramble for providing me with an eARC copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
First and foremost, thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ALC!
The Heir & The Spare is such a fun and emotional bridge novella for the series, but definitely one you should only pick up if you’re fully caught up. Getting Fallon (Maeve) and Etan’s POVs was everything. Seeing moments from earlier books through their eyes added so much depth, and their chemistry is everything I needed. Fallon’s journey of figuring out who she is and where she stands felt really satisfying, and I loved watching Etan struggle, question, and slowly open himself up.
I read this as an ALC and the narrators did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. The performances helped smooth out some of the jumpier transitions in the story. The structure can feel a little disjointed at times, but it’s clearly meant to set the stage rather than push the main plot forward, and it definitely did its job. Be sure to read the trigger warnings before diving in, and if you’re caught up, this novella will absolutely leave you excited for what’s coming next!
The Heir & The Spare is such a fun and emotional bridge novella for the series, but definitely one you should only pick up if you’re fully caught up. Getting Fallon (Maeve) and Etan’s POVs was everything. Seeing moments from earlier books through their eyes added so much depth, and their chemistry is everything I needed. Fallon’s journey of figuring out who she is and where she stands felt really satisfying, and I loved watching Etan struggle, question, and slowly open himself up.
I read this as an ALC and the narrators did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. The performances helped smooth out some of the jumpier transitions in the story. The structure can feel a little disjointed at times, but it’s clearly meant to set the stage rather than push the main plot forward, and it definitely did its job. Be sure to read the trigger warnings before diving in, and if you’re caught up, this novella will absolutely leave you excited for what’s coming next!
January 24, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC of The Heir and the Spare.
I love the Of Flesh and Bone series and was so excited to get to explore the world a little more with this novella.
We follow Fallon, the lost princess of the shadow court, and Etan, a summer fae and confidant of Mab. Early on Mab announces their arranged betrothal and we spend this book really watching these two characters get to know each other.
The narrators did a great job bringing both Fallon and Etan to life. I love a good dual narrated book and I absolutely ate this one up.
I loved the quick pace of this novella and loved the cliffhanger we are left on. This is absolutely NOT a standalone in the Of Flesh and Bone series and DOES need to be read in order to full understand the plot line and characters
If you’ve already started this series, then don’t miss out on reading or listening to the novella. If you haven’t dove into this world yet, then now’s your time to start!
I love the Of Flesh and Bone series and was so excited to get to explore the world a little more with this novella.
We follow Fallon, the lost princess of the shadow court, and Etan, a summer fae and confidant of Mab. Early on Mab announces their arranged betrothal and we spend this book really watching these two characters get to know each other.
The narrators did a great job bringing both Fallon and Etan to life. I love a good dual narrated book and I absolutely ate this one up.
I loved the quick pace of this novella and loved the cliffhanger we are left on. This is absolutely NOT a standalone in the Of Flesh and Bone series and DOES need to be read in order to full understand the plot line and characters
If you’ve already started this series, then don’t miss out on reading or listening to the novella. If you haven’t dove into this world yet, then now’s your time to start!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Heir and the Spare is a spin off following Fallon and Etan. The timing of the book was a little off to me. The first half seemed to transpire during the last book in the series before shifting to more present time or where the reader would be in the series. There never was a clear definition on the time line unless you read the books and it was hard to piece it together if you didn’t read the books recently.
I liked seeing two new POV. Fallon is a great character and besides Etan falling instantly in love, I liked reading their interaction and their journey to the summer court. I still feel like this series copies a lot of another popular series but when the writing is a little more original and doesn’t try to stick to popular tropes, the story is really good and interesting.
I’ll be reading the next book to see where the journey takes us.
I liked seeing two new POV. Fallon is a great character and besides Etan falling instantly in love, I liked reading their interaction and their journey to the summer court. I still feel like this series copies a lot of another popular series but when the writing is a little more original and doesn’t try to stick to popular tropes, the story is really good and interesting.
I’ll be reading the next book to see where the journey takes us.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Okay Harper Woods has done it again. What an amazing book. She writes amazing characters. The structure of this book is a little different and wont entirely make sense unless you have read the others in the series, so make sure you do that. There are also a few POV’s and I did appreciate that. There is a shift between part 1 and part 2, with part one being parts from What Sleeps Within the Cove and the second half is what is happening currently. While it was a little confusing I didn’t mind and found the story easy to follow despite this. Fallon is a great character and I loved getting her POV. The tension and chemistry between her and Etan was magical and truly immersive. I got lost in this story and had a great time reading it.
Thank you to @brambleromance @harperwoodsauthor and @netgalley for copies of this book. All thoughts are my own.
Thank you to @brambleromance @harperwoodsauthor and @netgalley for copies of this book. All thoughts are my own.
January 23, 2026
4.5-4.75⭐️
Wow! When a book leaves you wanting more, you know it’s good!!
Okay there is SO much going on in this novella that I cannot share (cue the spoilers!). You must read this for yourself if you enjoyed the first books in the flesh and bone series. Suspense and intrigue fill the pages as we learn more of Fallon, filling in gaps from previous books in the series.
This novella effectively fleshes out the characters who play larger roles in the series as a whole.
“I will not be owned”. There was a lot of romantic chemistry and I’m here for it!
Read this for the:
⭐️Drama
⭐️Arranged Marriage trope
⭐️Romantic Chemistry
⭐️Additional perspective between books 4 and 5
As always, check your trigger warnings.
Thank you so much Net Galley and Macmillan Audio for sharing this ARC with me.
Wow! When a book leaves you wanting more, you know it’s good!!
Okay there is SO much going on in this novella that I cannot share (cue the spoilers!). You must read this for yourself if you enjoyed the first books in the flesh and bone series. Suspense and intrigue fill the pages as we learn more of Fallon, filling in gaps from previous books in the series.
This novella effectively fleshes out the characters who play larger roles in the series as a whole.
“I will not be owned”. There was a lot of romantic chemistry and I’m here for it!
Read this for the:
⭐️Drama
⭐️Arranged Marriage trope
⭐️Romantic Chemistry
⭐️Additional perspective between books 4 and 5
As always, check your trigger warnings.
Thank you so much Net Galley and Macmillan Audio for sharing this ARC with me.
January 25, 2026
The Heir and the Spare is a powerful side story centered on Etan and Fallon, and it’s one you shouldn’t skip. While it can’t be read as a standalone,you’ll need to read the previous books first,it plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for what’s coming next in the series.
The story weaves between past and present, adding depth and intensity to both characters. This structure makes the emotions hit even harder, and the emotional buildup is incredibly strong throughout the book. The tension, heartache, and growth feel raw and immersive, making it impossible not to become invested in Etan and Fallon’s journey.
By the end, I was completely in love with their characters and the story they shared. This book isn’t just a side story,it’s essential reading. If you’re continuing the series, The Heir and the Spare is an absolute must-read.
January 27, 2026
This novella is a brief, but welcome, reprieve from the events and tragic cliffhanger of What Sleeps Within the Cove. Fallon and Etan’s story, while we only get a glimpse into the beginning of their relationship, sets the readers up nicely for What Roams Beneath the Stars. Fallon and Etan have both suffered greatly by Mab’s hand and are just trying to survive and fight back as much as they can. Both have resigned themselves to living a life denied love and affection from a mate because Mab would only use that weakness against them, but the heart wants what it wants—and Fallon and Etan learn fairly quickly that a marriage of convenience won’t be enough to satisfy their souls’ desires. The narrators, Ava Lucas and Liam DiCosimo, did an excellent job voicing the characters and bringing Fallon and Etan to life. 9/10
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you so much for the opportunity to listen and review The Heir and the Spare!
I would suggest only reading if you have read books 1-3 of the Of Flesh & Bones series. We follow Fallon and Etan, the VAs did an amazing job bringing these characters to life in this dual narration. While this story offers us a glimpse of their story, it is giving the audience a foundation for what is to come.
This novella is fast paced and packed! I loved having another perspective of previous events and I think it fills out the journey we've been on up to this point. It is easy to immerse yourself in this side story and in the building relationship, these characters have the chemistry and banter that I eat up every. single. time.
and that ending?!
I would suggest only reading if you have read books 1-3 of the Of Flesh & Bones series. We follow Fallon and Etan, the VAs did an amazing job bringing these characters to life in this dual narration. While this story offers us a glimpse of their story, it is giving the audience a foundation for what is to come.
This novella is fast paced and packed! I loved having another perspective of previous events and I think it fills out the journey we've been on up to this point. It is easy to immerse yourself in this side story and in the building relationship, these characters have the chemistry and banter that I eat up every. single. time.
and that ending?!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I love a good novella sprinkled in the middle of a series and this one was so fun!
This is book 4.5 in the Of Flesh and Bone series and focuses on two side characters from the series. I loved Fallon in the original series so I was glad to see her get her own book. This book definitely needs to be read after the first four in the series due to some definite spoilers. This book does a fantastic job of moving the story along and has left me even more ready for the release of book 5!
This book has loads of slow-burn tension, a phenomenal FMC in Fallon, and a new MMC that I didn’t know I needed.
The audio was great. It’s a quick listen, being a novella, but was read so well that it sucked me in right away and left me wanting more at the end. It’s read in dual narration by Ava Lucas and Liam DiCosimo, the same narrators as the rest of the series. They did a great job bringing Fallon and Etan to life.
Thank you to Harper L. Woods, MacMillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review. 🩷
This is book 4.5 in the Of Flesh and Bone series and focuses on two side characters from the series. I loved Fallon in the original series so I was glad to see her get her own book. This book definitely needs to be read after the first four in the series due to some definite spoilers. This book does a fantastic job of moving the story along and has left me even more ready for the release of book 5!
This book has loads of slow-burn tension, a phenomenal FMC in Fallon, and a new MMC that I didn’t know I needed.
The audio was great. It’s a quick listen, being a novella, but was read so well that it sucked me in right away and left me wanting more at the end. It’s read in dual narration by Ava Lucas and Liam DiCosimo, the same narrators as the rest of the series. They did a great job bringing Fallon and Etan to life.
Thank you to Harper L. Woods, MacMillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review. 🩷
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5/5
This is a novella in the Of Flesh and Bone series.
I have read other books in this series, but I still felt like I was missing something with this book. It felt like this storyline wasn't really connected to the events (or much) of the other books. (To be fair, I am a book behind, so maybe it's connected to the one piece I'm missing.)
This went by pretty dang fast, I think I went through this audiobook in just one sitting.
I did find that the characters were rather insta-love/insta-lust, which I don't love. I think that's what made me feel like I was missing something. It felt like there should've been a prequel to this prequel when it comes to their relationship.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
This is a novella in the Of Flesh and Bone series.
I have read other books in this series, but I still felt like I was missing something with this book. It felt like this storyline wasn't really connected to the events (or much) of the other books. (To be fair, I am a book behind, so maybe it's connected to the one piece I'm missing.)
This went by pretty dang fast, I think I went through this audiobook in just one sitting.
I did find that the characters were rather insta-love/insta-lust, which I don't love. I think that's what made me feel like I was missing something. It felt like there should've been a prequel to this prequel when it comes to their relationship.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
January 25, 2026
Was super exciting to read the POV of Fallon and Etan. I was Hooked from the very first chapter!
The Voice characters were perfect for the roles and made the character feel real and relatable to how they felt and what they were going through. The banter flowed effortlessly and pacing never felt like it was overdone or mundane.
The world building felt real as if you were there with them. I loved their chemistry and the push pull between them. That ending blew me away and it was so unexpected I can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you to Macmillan and Netgally for the Alc of this book. I enjoyed every moment of it.
The Voice characters were perfect for the roles and made the character feel real and relatable to how they felt and what they were going through. The banter flowed effortlessly and pacing never felt like it was overdone or mundane.
The world building felt real as if you were there with them. I loved their chemistry and the push pull between them. That ending blew me away and it was so unexpected I can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you to Macmillan and Netgally for the Alc of this book. I enjoyed every moment of it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I am completely obsessed with this series. Every single book has been a hit for me. I was a little nervous about the shift in main characters, worried I wouldn’t connect as much—but that concern turned out to be completely unnecessary. The world-building is so rich and immersive, and the characters are so fully realized, that even the side characters feel strong enough to carry their own stories. This is one of those series where you trust the author completely. I cannot wait for the next installment.
January 13, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for an advanced e-reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The Heir & the Spare by Harper L. Woods offers a wonderfully refreshing perspective on the events that transpired after Estrella and Fallon were taken to Mab. I appreciate the alternating points of view between Fallon and Etan, similar to the other books in this series. This installment effectively resolves many intriguing facts and events, which I anticipate will play a significant role in the subsequent book. The chemistry between Fallon and Etan was well executed.
January 2, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper L. Woods for the ARC!
Do NOT read if you aren’t caught up in the series.
The Heir & The Spare gives us the POV from Fallon the lost princess of the shadow court, and Etan, a summer fae who Mab is in charge of. The novella doesn’t give us a lot of new information but does introduce us to new characters that haven’t been brought up in previous books. I am interested to learn more about the Summer Court that is mentioned in the novella. The chemistry between the two of them was decent. I did really enjoy being able to reread a few of the important moments from the other books from their points of view. I am excited to see how the series will end with book 5.
Do NOT read if you aren’t caught up in the series.
The Heir & The Spare gives us the POV from Fallon the lost princess of the shadow court, and Etan, a summer fae who Mab is in charge of. The novella doesn’t give us a lot of new information but does introduce us to new characters that haven’t been brought up in previous books. I am interested to learn more about the Summer Court that is mentioned in the novella. The chemistry between the two of them was decent. I did really enjoy being able to reread a few of the important moments from the other books from their points of view. I am excited to see how the series will end with book 5.
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